gunning

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Less than 10 years ago, Kelly, then a Fox News anchor, was gunning for a career in mainstream media.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Executives are gunning to renegotiate leases, which could help the chain close more stores and reduce its costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

And as companies get better at collecting and analyzing personal data, they aren’t just gunning for the money coming out of your wallet — they’re controlling how much goes into it, too.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

A man accused of impersonating a federal agent in a bid to allegedly free Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down the CEO of United Healthcare in 2024, has been arrested.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

“Get in the house now—go,” he said, pausing for an instant, then gunning his engine and pulling away.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals